tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post9164642014044409417..comments2024-02-06T10:23:35.321-08:00Comments on Sharon M. Himsl - Shells, Tales and Sails: R is for Bessica Raiche - Pioneer Women in Aviation: A-Z ChallengeSharon Himslhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-48973897960126723272016-04-28T17:16:57.121-07:002016-04-28T17:16:57.121-07:00Oh, please forward to them. My husband built a pla...Oh, please forward to them. My husband built a plane too and I occasionally helped, so found this post so meaningful. There are quite a few home builders today. They have a special camaraderie when they get together and talk. There are both builders and mechanics, so the skills learned are remarkable. Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-21346697268756605432016-04-28T08:24:03.731-07:002016-04-28T08:24:03.731-07:00I've had friends staying who left last night b...I've had friends staying who left last night back to the US. He used to build planes in his back yard in the 70's and 80's and flew them. It was interesting to hear ... I'm thinking to send your posts to him ... each enjoyable and amazing stories about amazing women aviators.Susan Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12041548718544123557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-64889113059010348272016-04-25T11:57:58.604-07:002016-04-25T11:57:58.604-07:00Hi Sarah. My husband built a plane in our garage a...Hi Sarah. My husband built a plane in our garage and I did the upholstery and was sometimes his 2nd hand. It was hard, hard work. Reading about Bessica and Frank reminded me of how much fun it was at times too. Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-20531838914163105742016-04-25T02:42:54.732-07:002016-04-25T02:42:54.732-07:00It's kind of baffling seeing how easy it was t...It's kind of baffling seeing how easy it was to just decide to build an aircraft back in those days. But on a different level, it also seem so romantic and adventurous. <br /><br />@JazzFeathers<br /><a href="http://theoldshelter.com/" rel="nofollow">The Old Shelter</a> - Jazz Age JazzJazzFeathershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08650512457155395633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-24356120371315482382016-04-22T08:32:42.949-07:002016-04-22T08:32:42.949-07:00I hadn't thought about that, but I think you m...I hadn't thought about that, but I think you may be right. Thanks for commenting and reading Stephanie!Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-26119264227326689472016-04-22T08:31:32.516-07:002016-04-22T08:31:32.516-07:00Thank you :) So glad you enjoyed, Yvonne. All the ...Thank you :) So glad you enjoyed, Yvonne. All the best!Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-89459468294674677922016-04-22T08:30:51.664-07:002016-04-22T08:30:51.664-07:00What a great way to describe her. Yes indeed, a Re...What a great way to describe her. Yes indeed, a Renaissance woman :) Thanks Lee!Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-42412785806601366722016-04-22T08:29:52.384-07:002016-04-22T08:29:52.384-07:00Isn't she incredible? I love that there were s...Isn't she incredible? I love that there were such contrasting sides to her. Thanks Birgit! I'm pretty behind right now. I'll make it over to your blog eventually :)Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-10607197878876055642016-04-22T08:27:39.548-07:002016-04-22T08:27:39.548-07:00Hello Geoff in South Africa! Nice to hear from you...Hello Geoff in South Africa! Nice to hear from you. My husband has also commented on the similarities between sailing and flying. I discovered that firsthand learning how to sail. Still not a pilot though :) All the best!Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-32418586638164613662016-04-21T17:31:06.504-07:002016-04-21T17:31:06.504-07:00Actually it has sparked a little interest but the ...Actually it has sparked a little interest but the cost would be prohibitive and of course we don't really have a plane that would be easy for me to learn. Nice to see you again Cathy. Thanks for reading!Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-13670607794017370422016-04-21T11:51:36.672-07:002016-04-21T11:51:36.672-07:00Most truly successful people are modest about thei...Most truly successful people are modest about their accomplishments, interestingly.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-52263414659794785412016-04-21T10:14:45.181-07:002016-04-21T10:14:45.181-07:00This was writing at it's best, Well done Sharo...This was writing at it's best, Well done Sharon a wonderful read.<br />Yvonne.nashvillecats2https://www.blogger.com/profile/02326956741209246895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-27309222923339377152016-04-21T09:18:56.970-07:002016-04-21T09:18:56.970-07:00I think this woman deserves the recognition. Accid...I think this woman deserves the recognition. Accidental flight is interesting, but a lot of the effort and skill are in the planning of a thing. She was truly a Renaissance Woman!cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-45832223535029177652016-04-21T09:14:22.414-07:002016-04-21T09:14:22.414-07:00What an amazing woman especially that she was a do...What an amazing woman especially that she was a doctor! I think that is also worthy of note:) I am still amazed that they went up in these flimsy contraptions. I think both of them deserved medalsBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-22523760883999037422016-04-21T07:07:59.945-07:002016-04-21T07:07:59.945-07:00Hi Sharon.
Lovely post. Personally I think an acci...Hi Sharon.<br />Lovely post. Personally I think an accidental flight doesn't quite cut the grade however it must have been very exciting for both women.<br />As an aside, I've both flown light aircraft and sailed the seas, the two have a lot in common. Both grant one the freedom not available to those sitting on the hard. But you probably knew this :)<br />Blessings from Johannesburg, sadly land locked, South Africa, Geoff. Geoff Maritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15182608110318394094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-59841373792027298742016-04-21T07:01:47.121-07:002016-04-21T07:01:47.121-07:00After spending so much time researching these insp...After spending so much time researching these inspiring women aviators, and considering that so many of your relatives are in aviation, has this lit a fire in you to want to pursue your pilot's license?Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900383840255608898noreply@blogger.com